Before Setting Oven Controls

OVEN VENT

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located below the backguard (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE VENT.

	Arranging Oven	Racks
Fig. 1	ALWAYS ARRANGE	OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
	OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.

Removing & Replacing Oven Racks

To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.

Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:

Food				Rack Position
Broiling	hamburgers & steaks			1
Broiling	meats,	chicken	orfish	1, 2 or 3
Cookies,	cakes,	pies,	biscuits	3 or4
& Muffins
Frozen pies, angel food cake,				5 or 6
yeast, bread, casseroles, small
cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey,	roast or ham			5 or 6

Fig. 2

Types of Oven Racks

Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven

rack types shown; Flat Rack, or Handle Rack.

Oven Rack

Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks

For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on oven rack positions 2 & 5 (Refer to Figs. 2 & 3). When using a single oven rack, place cookware on oven rack position 3 or 4 (Refer to Fig.s 2 & 4).

Air Circulation in the Oven

For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.

Fig. 3	Fig. 4